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- Day 1
- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00 AM
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
SpainBarcelona–El Prat Airport41°17’49” N 2°4’45” E
On the airplane
December 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Flew out on a very early flight. I love watching the sky (you'll find me in the window seat). Barcelona's container port conveniently aligns with the BCN airport approach.
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- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- SpainGran Teatre del Liceu41°22’48” N 2°10’23” E
Hotel España
December 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A stunning example of the Modernismo/Jugendstil/Art Nouveau, They were glad to arrange for a surprise delivery to the room.
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- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- SpainPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’37” E
The Streets of Barcelona
December 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We ventured out in search of the city museum; alas, not accessible because they are improving its accessibility. The irony! We found the City Hall, and evidence of the Roman city of Barcino at everyRead more
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- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 2:21 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 30 m
- SpainBarcelona Cathedral41°23’4” N 2°10’34” E
Barcelona Cathedral
December 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Mostly a placeholder, photo snapped as we wandered the Christmas market. Need more time. Doesn't appear accessible so put into the "too hard" category for now
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 2:45 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 26 m
- SpainArxiu Historic de la Ciutat de Barcelona41°23’3” N 2°10’33” E
Casa de l'Ardiaca
December 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The Casa de l'Ardiaca refers its origins as once being the Archdeacon's house. It was built, and rebuilt, of parts of the ancient Roman wall of Barcino. Excavation has shown that the old RomanRead more
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- SpainMuseu Frederic Marès41°23’4” N 2°10’36” E
Museu Frederic Marès
December 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
This "hidden gem" of a museum features the collection of the artist (sculptor) Frederic Marès. He collected predominantly... sculptures...from prehistoric through the 20th century, with an emphasisRead more
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- SpainMarine museum41°22’31” N 2°10’33” E
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
December 21, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Barcelona is, of course, a city on the sea, founded between two rivers. The MMB explores the linkage between sea and city, naval power, commerce, and development. The MMB is located within the oldRead more
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- Day 3
- Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 3:40 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 70 m
- Spainla Font de la Guatlla41°22’7” N 2°8’48” E
Poble Espanyol
December 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
How do walk around all of Spain in one day? Visit the Poble Espanyol (literally, "Spanish Village". Built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, the Poble consists of 117 full-scaleRead more
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- Day 4
- Friday, December 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 33 m
- SpainPalace of Catalan Music41°23’15” N 2°10’31” E
Palau de la Música Catalana (I)
December 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
A gem of the Modernismo, with the cornerstone laid on 23 April 1905, Saint George Day. This building was the creation of the Orfeó Català which was both a choir and an organisation dedicated toRead more
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- Day 6
- Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 1:00 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- SpainAquarium Barcelona41°22’37” N 2°11’15” E
San Miguel Beach & the Old Port
December 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We wandered down to the Parc de la Barceloneta, then out to the accessible walks along the Platja de la Barceloneta, then the Platja de Sant Miquel. Ultimately that led us full-circle back to the OldRead more
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- Day 6
- Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- SpainMonument a Colom41°22’35” N 2°10’40” E
Cristobal Colón
December 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Modern historians may disagree about his true impact, but in past centuries Cristobal Colón, aka Christopher Columbus, was "the thing".
This monument stands at the centre of the Old Port.
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- Day 7
- Monday, December 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- SpainAquarium Barcelona41°22’39” N 2°11’4” E
Aquarium
December 26, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The Barcelona Aquarium (L'Aquárium Barcelona) is the best (maybe largest) Mediterranean-focused aquarium in the world. The "collection" is organised by locale: shallow/ rocky, shallow/sandy, and soRead more
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- Day 11
- Friday, December 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- SpainBarcelona–El Prat Airport41°17’49” N 2°4’45” E
Going Home
December 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Flight was delayed but once aboard, all went smoothly. Fußball/fútbol on the brain, the BCN control tower looks somewhat like the World Cup design...
